A Major Project Report On

“EFFECT OF POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT ON THE

MECHANICAL AND MICROSTRUCTURAL PROPERTIES
OF DISSIMILAR SS 304 AND WELDED JOINTS”
Submitted to partial fulfilment of the academic requirement for the award of the degree of

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
IN
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

BY
G.JAYANTH
21TQ5A0301
UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF
MR. M. NARSIMHA

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

SIDDHARTHA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCES
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Affiliated to JNTUH, Hyderabad)
Korremula Road, Narapally(v), Ghatkesar,
Medchal - Malkajgiri (Dist.)-500088
2023-2024

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 SIDDHARTHA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCES
(UGC – AUTONOMOUS)
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Affiliated to JNTUH, Hyderabad)
Accredited by NBA and NAAC with ‘A+’ Grade
Narapally, Korremula Road, Ghatkesar, Medchal-Malkajgiri (Dist.)-500088

Bonafide Certificate
This is to certify that the major project titled “EFFECT OF POST WELD HEAT
TREATMENT ON THE MECHANICAL AND MICROSTRUCTURAL
PROPERTIES OF DISSIMILAR SS 304 AND MS MS WELDED JOINTS” is a
Bonafide workcarried out by G.JAYANTH (Roll No: 21TQ5A0301) in partial fulfilment of
the requirements for the award of the BACHELOROF TECHNOLOGY INMECHANICAL
ENGINEERING at SIDDHARTHA INSTITUTE
OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCES, Affiliated to JNTUH, The work presented in this mini
project is original and has not been submitted in any form, either partially or fully, to any
other University or institution for a similar purpose.

Internal Guide Head of The Department Principle

Mr. M. NARSIMHA Mr. M. NARSIMHA DR.M.JANARDHAN

The Project Viva -Voca Examinations Held On

External Examiner

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 DECLARATION
I G.JAYANTH. Here by declare that the results embodied in this project
dissertation entitled “EFFECT OF POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT ON THE
MECHANICAL AND MICROSTRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF DISSIMILAR SS 304 AND
MS WELDED JOINTS” is carried out by us during the year 2023- 2024 in partial fulfilment
of the award of Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Siddhartha Institute
of Technology & Sciences. It is an authentic record carried by us under the guidance of Mr.
M. NARSIMHA professor, Department Mechanical Engineering.

PROJECT MEMBER

STUDENT NAME ROLL NUMBER SIGNATURE

G.JAYANTH 21TQ5A0301

P.SAI VISHAL 21TQ5A0313

CH.ANAND REDDY 20TQ1A0301

B.PAVAN 20TQ1A0304

THEJA SHARMA 18TQ1A0319

Date:

Place: Narapally

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 ACKNOWLEGEMENT
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the following individuals, each of whom has played asignificant role in
the successful completion of the mini project titled “EFFECT OF POST WELD
HEAT TREATMENT ON THE MECHANICAL AND
MICROSTRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF DISSIMILAR SS 304
AND MS WELDED JOINTS”

I express my sincere thanks to DR.M.JANARDHAN for providing the essential

infrastructure and creating an academic environment conducive to research and innovation.

My gratitude goes to Mr. M. NARSIMHA, the Head of The Department Siddhartha Institute
of Technology & Sciences, for their continuous support, guidance, and encouragement
throughout the project.

A special acknowledgment to my project guide, Mr. M. NARSIMHA, , for their expert

guidance,mentorship, and invaluable insights throughout the project. Their support has been
instrumental in navigating the challenges and ensuring the successful completion of the
project.

A special acknowledgment to Mr. Rama Krishna for his pivotal role in the design aspect of
the project. His expertise and assistance were crucial in overcoming challenges and refining
the project.

I appreciate the unwavering support, encouragement, and understanding of both my

FAMILY AND FRIENDS. Their belief in my abilities and their camaraderie have been
driving forces behind my academic pursuits.

I am sincerely grateful to each of these individuals for their contributions and encouragement,
which have been pivotal in the successful completion of this mini project.

G.JAYANTH 21TQ5A0301

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 ABSTRACT

The present work investigates the effect of post weld heat treatment (PWHT) on the mechanical and
microstructural properties of dissimilar stainless steel (SS) and mild steel (MS) welded joints using
the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process. The dissimilar metal joints were subjected to PWHT
to assess its influence on improving the joint strength, integrity, microstructure, residual stresses,
and corrosion resistance.

The experimental investigation involved welding SS 304 and MS plates using the
GMAW process, followed by different post weld heat treatment conditions. The
mechanical properties of the welded joints, including tensile strength, hardness, and
impact toughness, were evaluated, and compared between the as-welded and PWHT
specimens. Additionally, microstructural analysis using scanning electron microscopy
(SEM) was conducted to examine the changes in the heat-affected zone (HAZ) and the
weld metal due to PWHT.

The results showed that post weld heat treatment had a significant effect on the
mechanical properties of the dissimilar SS 304 and MS welded joints. The PWHT
process resulted in decreased joint strength and integrity, with decreased tensile strength
and increased hardness compared to the as-welded joints. SEM analysis revealed
changes in the grain structure, reduction in the formation of brittle phases, and improved
homogeneity in the HAZ and weld metal region following the PWHT.

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